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product_id: 1487381
title: "Kala MK-T Makala Tenor Ukulele"
brand: "kala"
price: "£115.79"
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reviews_count: 13
category: "Kala"
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# Satin finish Agathis body Tenor size Kala MK-T Makala Tenor Ukulele

**Brand:** kala
**Price:** £115.79
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

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## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Kala MK-T Makala Tenor Ukulele by kala
- **How much does it cost?** £115.79 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Best For

- kala enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted kala brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Built to Last:** Durable mahogany neck designed for longevity and stability.
- • **Strum in Style:** Crafted with a stunning Agathis body and satin finish for a sleek look.
- • **Easy Navigation:** Fret position marks on the fingerboard for effortless chord transitions.
- • **Play with Precision:** Rosewood fingerboard ensures smooth playability and rich tones.
- • **Perfect for All Levels:** Ideal for beginners and seasoned players alike, making music accessible.

## Overview

The KalaMK-T Makala Tenor Ukulele features a beautifully crafted Agathis body with a satin finish, a smooth rosewood fingerboard, and a sturdy mahogany neck, making it the perfect instrument for musicians of all skill levels.

## Description

The Makala Classic is simply the best entry-level line of ukuleles on the market. Sound and playability usually suffer at these affordable prices, but not with a Makala. With fantastic sound and a vintage look, the Makala Classic line is modeled after the simple mahogany ukuleles made over 100 years ago.

Review: Kala Makala Tenor review - I've played guitar for a few months now and felt comfortable with it so I decided to branch out and buy a ukulele. My sister's soprano was a little too small for my fingers, so I went with a tenor model. This is a great uke for beginner players. It sounds good, especially considering how inexpensive it is. The finish looks great and the color is gorgeous. Mine was a little darker than the picture, which I like better anyway. Mine came with a mini-booklet displaying chords and typical tuning schemes as well as a few simple songs. I found that the learning curve is quite steep (in the good way, like a growing log function) coming from the guitar, but it does take some getting used to. A few things that I should point out about it: When I first got it, the strings were quite loose. Initially I tuned it an octave too low. It sounded terrible. I realize this is pretty basic, but keep it in mind if you've never owned a uke before. It should be the octave right around middle C on the piano. I use a Korg CA-30 chromatic tuner. Secondly, the strings relax quickly right away. By the time I had tuned it correctly the first time, the 4 string was already out of tune. Over time this will diminish and it will hold in tune much better, but be aware of this at the outset. I expect to be tuning it pretty constantly, even song to song, over the next week or so (maybe longer). I kept the stock strings because they sounded ok to me and perform well enough, but my sister upgraded hers right away and found that to be better for her. Beginners can probably get away with using the factory strings as they sound fine. TL;DR: This is a great uke for the price if you tune it to the correct octave and keep in mind how quickly the strings relax.
Review: Good instrument at a Great price! - I was hoping for a tenor uke that was actually a good musical instrument, not a toy, for a good price, and as it turns out, this is just that. The strings take a while to adjust to the point of holding a tune (this is standard with new nylon strings), but now that it stays in tune it is a beautiful instrument, great to learn on, and fantastic considering the price. The tuners are good quality, and the sound of the instrument even with the strings that came with it (which I have to assume are not high end) is warm and resonant. As with any newly strung instrument, it is a good idea to have a tuner that can attach to the headstock so that tuning can be adjusted. I spent most of the day with it yesterday, constantly fiddling with the tuning to get the strings properly stretched, and today it plays like a champ. With standard tuning (G-C-E-A), you have the option of tuning the G string lower in pitch than the other strings or higher. I played with it both ways and it worked. Overall I am very pleased with the instrument and would definitely recommend the Kala MK-T Makala Tenor Ukulele to anyone looking to learn.

## Features

- Agathis body with a satin finish
- Tenor Size
- Rosewood fingerboard and bridge
- Mahogany neck
- Fret position marks on fingerboard

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B001731R6A |
| Back Material Type | Mahogany |
| Best Sellers Rank | #71,182 in Musical Instruments ( See Top 100 in Musical Instruments ) #319 in Ukuleles (Musical Instruments) |
| Body Material Type | Agathis |
| Brand | Kala |
| Brand Name | Kala |
| Color | White Accents |
| Customer Reviews | 4.5 out of 5 stars 429 Reviews |
| Finish Type | Satin |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00812040010976 |
| Hand Orientation | Right-Handed |
| Included Components | Ukulele, Aquila Super Nylgut strings |
| Instrument | Ukulele |
| Instrument Size | Tenor |
| Item Dimensions | 27 x 5 x 12 inches |
| Item Type Name | Ukulele |
| Item Weight | 3 Pounds |
| Item dimensions L x W x H | 27 x 5 x 12 inches |
| Manufacturer | Kala |
| Manufacturer Part Number | MK-T |
| Material Type | Mahogany |
| Model Name | MK-T |
| Model Number | MK-T |
| Number of Strings | 4 |
| Operation Mode | Right Handed |
| Size | Tenor |
| String Material Type | Aquila Super Nylgut |
| Top Material Type | Mahogany |
| UPC | 700987275360 812040010976 411378245755 700987275353 |
| Unit Count | 1.0 Count |
| Warranty Description | 1 year manufacturers. |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Kala
- **Size:** Tenor
- **Color:** White Accents
- **Item dimensions L x W x H:** 27 x 5 x 12 inches
- **Top Material Type:** Mahogany
- **Back Material Type:** Mahogany
- **String Material Type:** Aquila Super Nylgut
- **Finish Type:** Satin
- **Instrument:** Ukulele
- **Item Weight:** 3 Pounds

## Images

![Kala MK-T Makala Tenor Ukulele - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/615r2C0ihXL.jpg)
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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Kala Makala Tenor review
*by P***R on February 23, 2012*

I've played guitar for a few months now and felt comfortable with it so I decided to branch out and buy a ukulele. My sister's soprano was a little too small for my fingers, so I went with a tenor model. This is a great uke for beginner players. It sounds good, especially considering how inexpensive it is. The finish looks great and the color is gorgeous. Mine was a little darker than the picture, which I like better anyway. Mine came with a mini-booklet displaying chords and typical tuning schemes as well as a few simple songs. I found that the learning curve is quite steep (in the good way, like a growing log function) coming from the guitar, but it does take some getting used to. A few things that I should point out about it: When I first got it, the strings were quite loose. Initially I tuned it an octave too low. It sounded terrible. I realize this is pretty basic, but keep it in mind if you've never owned a uke before. It should be the octave right around middle C on the piano. I use a Korg CA-30 chromatic tuner. Secondly, the strings relax quickly right away. By the time I had tuned it correctly the first time, the 4 string was already out of tune. Over time this will diminish and it will hold in tune much better, but be aware of this at the outset. I expect to be tuning it pretty constantly, even song to song, over the next week or so (maybe longer). I kept the stock strings because they sounded ok to me and perform well enough, but my sister upgraded hers right away and found that to be better for her. Beginners can probably get away with using the factory strings as they sound fine. TL;DR: This is a great uke for the price if you tune it to the correct octave and keep in mind how quickly the strings relax.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good instrument at a Great price!
*by A***S on December 29, 2014*

I was hoping for a tenor uke that was actually a good musical instrument, not a toy, for a good price, and as it turns out, this is just that. The strings take a while to adjust to the point of holding a tune (this is standard with new nylon strings), but now that it stays in tune it is a beautiful instrument, great to learn on, and fantastic considering the price. The tuners are good quality, and the sound of the instrument even with the strings that came with it (which I have to assume are not high end) is warm and resonant. As with any newly strung instrument, it is a good idea to have a tuner that can attach to the headstock so that tuning can be adjusted. I spent most of the day with it yesterday, constantly fiddling with the tuning to get the strings properly stretched, and today it plays like a champ. With standard tuning (G-C-E-A), you have the option of tuning the G string lower in pitch than the other strings or higher. I played with it both ways and it worked. Overall I am very pleased with the instrument and would definitely recommend the Kala MK-T Makala Tenor Ukulele to anyone looking to learn.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent Entry Level Uke
*by K***N on April 21, 2020*

I bought this as an upgrade to my first Uke, a Mitchell Soprano. I wanted a Tenor for more stability and space to move around on the finger board. I really love this uke. Beautiful dark wood, satin finish. Brass colored frets, which aren't sharp. It tuned up no problem and holds tune well. It has a beautiful sound, and nice low action right out of the box. I can barely put it down, I love it. I have only a few "complaints" and they're not really even complaints. 1) The instrument is made in China. I ordered a Kala because it's an American company with a great reputation. I was disto find a "Made in China" sticker on the back of the head stock. That being said I understand the need to cut production costs to keep the price down, and the instrument is fantastic so I'm really not mad. 2) The instrument I got doesn't match the picture. I think I may have received an older model. The current model Makala has a lighter stain, and a lighter colored Laurel fingerboard and bridge. My instrument has a darker stain and a rosewood fingerboard and bridge. To be honest I think I prefer this model, but the description and photo should be accurate. Just know you may not be getting what you expect. 3) The wood on the bridge is appears to be dried out. It's significantly lighter in color than the fingerboard. This confirms my suspicions that they sent me an older ukulele. Hopefully they didn't unload some old merchandise on me. I'm still really happy with the instrument but will look into conditioning the bridge. Anyway, hope this review was helpful. Excellent instrument. Great value. Somewhat questionable seller maybe. Happy strumming.

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